In the Rovers with Casey (Zoe Henry), Claire (Julia Howarth) becomes increasingly more paranoid when she thinks the girls from Underworld are laughing at her. They're actually teasing Sally (Sally Whittaker) about studying but Casey takes it as an opportunity to increase Claire's paranoia that people are talking about her. Later Claire is cold towards Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and Becky (Katherine Kelly) at the bus stop. A worried Hayley speaks with Ashley (Steven Arnold) about Claire's unusal behaviour. Back at the Peacocks', Casey's phone call interupts Claire and Ashley's heated conversation about Hayley's concerns. Later, over a cup of tea at the Peacocks, a trusting Claire takes on board some very drastic advise from Casey.Carla (Alison King) decides it's time to move out of Michelle's flat. She enlists the help of Michelle (Kym Marsh) and Steve (Simon Gregson) to help her move her stuff and insists Liam (Rob James-Collier) stays to work at the factory. Later, she returns to work, where Liam is concerned and reassures her that she's not alone if she wants to talk.

Eileen (Sue Cleaver) accidentally spills the beans about Shania. Steve is pestered by Lloyd (Craig Charles) and Jamie (Rupert Hill) for more details.

Michelle also becomes curious about Steve's time in Malta when he is reluctant to talk about it.

Intrigue surrounds Norris (Malcolm Hebden) and his new friends, when he is reluctant to talk about them to Doreen (Barbara Young) and Emily (Eileen Derbyshire).

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